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BIO FINAL FLASHCARDS (C25)
Skeletal and Muscular Systems
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Biology
10th Grade
06/02/2007

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Appendicular Skeleton
Definition
Skeletal section that includes the paired appendages
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Axial Skeleton
Definition
Skeletal section that includes the skull vertebrae and ribcage
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Bone
Definition
connective tissue that provides support and storage
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Cardiac Muscle
Definition
Muscle that makes up the hear
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Cardiovascular System
Definition
Consists of the Heart, Blood, And Blood Vessels
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Cartilage
Definition
Connective tissue that serves as padding in most joints
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Compact Bone
Definition
The solid outer portion of the bone
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Connective Tissue
Definition
tissue that stabilizes and supports other tissue
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Dermis
Definition
Inner Layer of Skin
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Digestive System
Definition
Contains the digestive tract, stomach, small + large intestine, and accesory glands (pancreas, liver)
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epidermis
Definition
Outer layer of skin
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Epitheleal Tissue
Definition
Tissue that covers surfaces exposed to outside enviroment
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Gland
Definition
Organs are tissues specialized to secrete a hormone
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Homeostasis
Definition
Maintenance of a relatively stable internal body conditions
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Integumentary System
Definition
Skin, hair, nails, and some g
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Keratin
Definition
Flexible, water-resistant protien that covers the outer layer of the skin, and makes up hair and nails
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Ligaments
Definition
Connective tissue that connects bone to bone
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Negative Feedback
Definition
a process in which the elements that bring about a response have their activities reduced by that response
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Organ System
Definition
Groups of interrelated organs
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Osteoblast
Definition
immature bone cells that produce new bone
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Osteocytes
Definition
mature bone cells that maintain the structure and density of normal bone
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Osteoclasts
Definition
cells that eat away bone tissue to release minerals
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Red Marrow
Definition
marrow that creates blood cells
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Respiratory System
Definition
Brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide. Made up of lungs and the passageways that carry air into the lungs
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Sebacecous Glands
Definition
Produce sebum, which lubricates hair and inhibits bacterial growth in the surrounding area
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Skeletal Muscle
Definition
Muscles that allow movement. Attached to bones by tendons
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Skeletal System
Definition
Supports the body's structure. Composed of bones, cartilages and ligaments
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Skin
Definition
Organ that covers protects the body. Made up of two parts, epidermis and dermis
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Smooth Muscle
Definition
Involuntary muscle that is responsible for contractions
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Spongey Bone
Definition
The Inner part of the bone. It is porous and contains another type of tissue called marrows
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Sweat Gland
Definition
Gland that produces sweat
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Tendons
Definition
Attach muscles to bone
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Yellow marrow
Definition
Marrow that stores fat
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